Primatologist Jane Goodall Revealed Desire to Launch Musk and Trump on One-Way Space Mission

After dedicating years researching chimpanzee conduct, Jane Goodall became an expert on the combative nature of dominant males. In a newly published interview recorded shortly before her demise, the renowned primatologist shared her unique solution for dealing with specific people she viewed as showing similar qualities: launching them on a non-return journey into space.

Final Documentary Reveals Frank Opinions

This notable insight into Goodall's mindset emerges from the Netflix documentary "Final Words", which was recorded in March and kept confidential until after her recently announced passing at nine decades of life.

"I've encountered persons I don't like, and I would like to send them on a spacecraft and dispatch them to the planet he's convinced he'll find," commented Goodall during her discussion with her interlocutor.

Named Figures Identified

When questioned whether the tech billionaire, recognized for his disputed actions and connections, would be among them, Goodall replied with certainty.

"Certainly, without doubt. He would be the host. Envision who I'd put on that vessel. In addition to Musk would be Donald Trump and several of Trump's dedicated followers," she stated.

"Additionally I would put Vladimir Putin in there, and I would put China's President Xi. I would definitely include Israel's prime minister in there and his administration. Place them all on that spacecraft and send them off."

Past Observations

This wasn't the initial instance that Goodall, an advocate of conservation efforts, had shared negative views about Donald Trump specifically.

In a earlier conversation, she had observed that he exhibited "similar type of actions as an alpha chimp demonstrates when vying for supremacy with another. They're upright, they parade, they portray themselves as really more large and hostile than they truly are in order to frighten their rivals."

Dominance Patterns

During her last recorded conversation, Goodall expanded upon her comprehension of alpha personalities.

"We see, interestingly, two kinds of alpha. One type succeeds all by aggression, and because they're strong and they fight, they don't endure very long. The second type succeeds by utilizing strategy, like a young male will merely oppose a more dominant one if his ally, frequently a sibling, is alongside him. And you know, they last significantly longer," she explained.

Group Dynamics

The renowned scientist also analyzed the "political aspect" of conduct, and what her extensive studies had revealed to her about combative conduct shown by people and primates when encountering something they perceived as threatening, although no risk really was present.

"Chimps see an unfamiliar individual from a nearby tribe, and they grow all excited, and the hair stands out, and they stretch and make physical contact, and they've got visages of hostility and apprehension, and it catches, and the others adopt that emotion that a single individual has had, and the entire group grows combative," she detailed.

"It spreads rapidly," she noted. "Certain displays that turn aggressive, it permeates the group. Everyone desires to become and join in and turn violent. They're protecting their area or competing for control."

Comparable Human Reactions

When inquired if she thought comparable behaviors occurred in people, Goodall responded: "Perhaps, on occasion. But I strongly feel that the majority of individuals are good."

"My biggest hope is nurturing the upcoming generation of caring individuals, beginnings and development. But are we allowing enough time? I'm uncertain. It's a really grim time."

Historical Context

Goodall, born in London shortly before the commencement of the World War II, likened the fight against the challenges of contemporary politics to the UK resisting German forces, and the "unyielding attitude" displayed by the prime minister.

"This doesn't imply you won't experience moments of depression, but then you come out and state, 'Well, I refuse to permit their victory'," she remarked.

"It's similar to the Prime Minister throughout the battle, his renowned address, we'll fight them at the coastlines, we shall battle them through the avenues and urban areas, afterward he commented to a friend and was heard to say, 'and we will oppose them with the remnants of shattered glass because that's all we actually possess'."

Parting Words

In her concluding remarks, Goodall provided motivational statements for those combating governmental suppression and the climate emergency.

"At present, when the world is difficult, there still is possibility. Maintain optimism. Should optimism fade, you grow apathetic and take no action," she counseled.

"Should you want to protect the existing splendor on our planet – when you wish to preserve Earth for subsequent eras, future family, later generations – then contemplate the decisions you take daily. Because, replicated countless, a billion times, modest choices will generate great change."

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